Sunday, April 27, 2008

As my husband and I were driving back downstate from Northern Michigan, I thought I had spotted a juvenile Bald Eagle. My husband turned the car around and we did a second pass and found it to be a Turkey Vulture. He was disappointed but I was actually thrilled. He was quite interesting to watch. He kept spreading his wings out like a peacock. As I contemplated his face - bare and not very attractive, he took off into the sky. And then I thought - look how beautiful the Turkey Vulture is in flight.

9 comments:

Beautiful pictures. Really nice captures. We have around 50 of them that roost in trees right near our house. In the mornings, they sometimes spread their wings to warm them in the sun before they take to the air. They're amazing to watch.

Wonderful to see a Turkey Vulture!! They are moving up this way too (new Brunswick Canada).. my daughter saw one on a road kill carcass and my 14 yr old saw a Turkey Vulture and a Black vulture.. I have never had the pleasure yet.. I will be patiently watching...

I love the photos taken of the Vulture! They are a favorite bird of mine and have been for many years. I have beeen lucky enough to catch sight of them in early morning drying their wings in the warmth of the sun. There is much to be learned from Vulture and what always comes forward for me when I spot them is witnessing their ability to soar the thermals without any effort at all, teaching me how to best utilize my own energy. Thanks again for the photos!~Pamela S.